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VTT to SRT Converter

Convert WebVTT (.vtt) subtitles to the widely compatible SubRip (.srt) format instantly.

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VTT Input

SRT Output

Why Use This Tool? ✅

Fast & Accurate

Cleanly converts VTT formatting and timestamps into valid SRT syntax without errors.

Broad Compatibility

Ensures your subtitles work with older media players, video editors, and social media sites.

Simplifies Workflow

Automatically strips VTT tags and adds SRT numbering, saving you from tedious manual edits.

Free & Accessible

A 100% free, browser-based tool. Use it anywhere, on any device, with no login required.

From Web to Everywhere: Why VTT to SRT Conversion is Essential 字幕

As video content dominates the internet, subtitles have become a crucial part of the viewing experience. While VTT (Web Video Text Tracks) is the modern standard for the web, the older SRT (SubRip) format remains the most widely supported format across devices and software. This tool makes it easy to convert from the new standard to the universal one.

What is VTT? The Modern Web Standard

VTT was designed specifically for use with HTML5 video. Its main advantages are its ability to include styling, positioning information, and other metadata directly within the file. This is why it's the preferred format for modern web browsers and advanced video platforms. A key identifier of VTT is its use of a period to separate seconds from milliseconds in timestamps (e.g., 00:00:20.123).

What is SRT? The Universal Workhorse

SRT is a simpler, text-based format that has been around for decades. It contains only three essential pieces of information: a sequence number, the timestamp, and the subtitle text. Its simplicity is its greatest strength, leading to near-universal compatibility. Its timestamp uses a comma as the millisecond separator (e.g., 00:00:20,123).

Why Convert from VTT to SRT?

Despite VTT being the modern choice, many situations still require the SRT format. The main reason is compatibility with non-web environments:

  • Video Editing Software: Professional editors like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve often have better, more stable support for importing SRT files.
  • Offline Media Players: Most desktop media players, such as VLC, MPC-HC, and others, were built with SRT as the primary subtitle format.
  • Social Media Platforms: Some platforms require direct video uploads with burned-in captions or have more reliable support for SRT sidecar files.
  • Legacy Systems: Older hardware and streaming devices may not recognize the VTT format at all.

Our VTT to SRT Converter streamlines this process. It intelligently removes the WEBVTT header, strips out all VTT-specific styling and positioning tags, converts the timestamp format, and generates the sequential numbering required by the SRT specification, giving you a clean, universally compatible subtitle file.